Competence, like truth, beauty, and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

Competence, like truth, beauty, and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.

Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.

A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the read more

A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the best of troops.

The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and read more

The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.

Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence

Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

It is a good idea to "shop around" before you settle on a doctor. Ask about the condition of his read more

It is a good idea to "shop around" before you settle on a doctor. Ask about the condition of his Mercedes. Ask about the competence of his mechanic. Don't be shy! After all, you're paying for it.